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March 24, 2026
疊dié(die2)
The character 疊 (dié) primarily means 'to pile' or 'to layer,' often referring to stacking objects such as clothes or books. It can also mean 'to fold up' or 'to repeat,' indicating the act of duplicating something. This character is commonly used in contexts involving organization, layering, or repetition.
Strokes22Radical田Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of stacking or layering is significant in practices such as Feng Shui, where the arrangement of objects can influence energy flow. The idea of repetition is also central in learning and tradition, emphasizing the importance of practice and mastery.
Memory Tip
Think of 疊 (dié) as a stack of layers. The left part '疒' resembles a bed or a pile of something, while the right part '也' sounds like 'ye,' which you can imagine as saying 'yes' to stacking or repeating. Visualize a stack of pancakes where each layer is folded perfectly.
Meanings of 疊
dié(die2)
1pile; layer; to fold up; to repeat, to duplicate
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
叠 (dié) vs 重叠 (chóngdié) — use 疊 for stacking or layering items, while 重叠 emphasizes the aspect of overlapping or duplicating layers.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 疊 (dié) as a stack of layers. The left part '疒' resembles a bed or a pile of something, while the right part '也' sounds like 'ye,' which you can imagine as saying 'yes' to stacking or repeating. Visualize a stack of pancakes where each layer is folded perfectly.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 疊 with similar-sounding words like 複 (fù), which means 'to duplicate' in a different sense. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its usage in written language, where it can seem more formal. Common collocations include 疊加 (diéjiā, to superimpose) and 疊放 (diéfàng, to stack).
HSK Study Tips
While 疊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it's useful for learners at HSK 3 and above, especially when discussing organization or repetition. Focus on its use in phrases and compound words to better understand its applications in various contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of stacking or layering is significant in practices such as Feng Shui, where the arrangement of objects can influence energy flow. The idea of repetition is also central in learning and tradition, emphasizing the importance of practice and mastery.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 疊 with other similar characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我想要疊我的衣服' (I want to repeat my clothes) is incorrect; it should be '我想要疊放我的衣服' (I want to stack my clothes).
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Cultural Notes for 疊
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In Chinese culture, the concept of stacking or layering is significant in practices such as Feng Shui, where the arrangement of objects can influence energy flow. The idea of repetition is also central in learning and tradition, emphasizing the importance of practice and mastery.
Word Family of 疊
Words Containing This Character17
叠diéto fold疊
折叠zhédiéto fold折疊
重叠chóngdiéto overlap重疊
叠罗汉human pyramid疊羅漢
层叠tiered層疊
折叠椅folding chair折疊椅
叠加layering疊加
折叠式folding (i.e. portable)折疊式
肠套叠intussusception (medicine)腸套疊
堆叠to pile up堆疊
三叠纪Triassic (geological period 250-205m years ago)三疊紀
二叠纪Permian (geological period 292-250m years ago)二疊紀
层峦叠嶂range upon range of mountains (idiom)層巒疊嶂
重峦叠嶂range upon range of mountains (idiom)重巒疊嶂
叠层石stromatolite疊層石
山峦重叠overlapping ranges of high mountains (idiom)山巒重疊
叠彩区Diecai district of Guilin city 桂林市[Guìlínshì], Guangxi疊彩區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疊
The pronunciation is dié, with a rising tone. Practice saying it with a slight upward inflection.
Yes, 疊 can be used in both contexts, but it is more commonly found in written language.
Common phrases include 疊加 (diéjiā, to superimpose) and 疊放 (diéfàng, to stack).
